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NorthwindAviation Academy Discovery flight

Fees and finance

Every fee here is an example rate for the 2026 intakes. Use the calculator to build your own estimate and payment plan, then see exactly what is included.

Training cost calculator

How you will pay

Your example estimate

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Accommodation
Medical and exam fees, typical
Per phase payment₦0

Example rates for this demo. Your offer letter fixes your real fees.

Every programme, every fee

Example rates including aircraft, fuel, landing fees and instructor time.

Example fees for every programme
ProgrammeLengthFlyingExample fee
Private pilot licence6 to 9 months45 hrs₦28,500,000
Commercial pilot licence, integrated18 months200 hrs₦96,000,000
Instrument rating10 weeks40 hrs₦14,800,000
Airline transport theory (14 subjects)9 monthsClassroom₦6,900,000
Flight instructor rating8 weeks30 hrs₦11,200,000
Multi-crew and jet orientation3 weeks40 hrs₦5,400,000
Multi-engine rating3 weeks10 hrs₦9,600,000
Night rating2 weeks5 hrs₦2,950,000
Discovery flight1 day0.5 hrs₦185,000
Ground school taster weekend2 daysClassroom₦95,000
Airline assessment preparation4 weeks4 hrs₦650,000
Hour building block3 to 8 weeks25 hrs₦7,100,000

Hourly rates

NW-1 trainer, dual

₦285,000per hour, fuel included

NW-1 trainer, solo

₦240,000per hour, fuel included

NW-T light twin

₦780,000per hour, dual

Procedures simulator

₦120,000per hour, with instructor

Example rates for this demo.

Ways families pay

By phase

Pay each phase before it starts by bank transfer, card or POS. Most families choose this.

Monthly

Spread each phase over monthly instalments by direct debit, with a small admin fee of ₦15,000 a month.

Sponsorship

We issue fee letters and progress reports for employers, state scholarship boards and family sponsors.

Your money is protected

Phase fees sit in a separate client account until the phase starts. If we cancel a phase, you get a full refund.

Questions people ask

Are there hidden costs?

The calculator shows the costs most people forget: medical, exam and licence fees and accommodation. Uniform and books are included in the commercial course.

Do fees go up during the course?

Your phase fees are fixed in your offer. Only fuel can be adjusted, once a year, with three months notice.

Can I pay in dollars?

We invoice in naira. Families abroad can pay by international card through Receivly, and the receipt shows the naira amount.

Know your numbers? Take the next step.

Apply once for every programme on your shortlist, or book a discovery flight first.